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Thermodynamics
Carnot efficiency

15. Thermodynamics

Carnot efficiency

In 15. Thermodynamics

Formula

η_{C} = 1 - \frac{T _{C}}{T _{H}}

Conditions

absolute temperatures in kelvin.

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